re-uptake
noun
the process by which the presynaptic terminal of a neuron reabsorbs and recycles the molecules of neurotransmitter it has previously secreted in conveying an impulse to another neuron.
reuptake
-
a variation of
re-uptake.
Example Sentences
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Many have been helped by antidepressants, the most common of which are so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, sold under the brand names Zoloft and Lexapro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The pharmacological market is dominated by two classes of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2024
I stay away from all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants now.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
Serotonin is well-known for its role in depression, as the most widely used antidepressant drugs inhibit its reuptake in synapses, which transmit signals from one neuron to another.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024
When prescribed and monitored carefully and correctly, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be truly life-changing — and for many, a means of actually improving mood and libido.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2023
